It is becoming clearer by the day that chemical fertilizers are not a sustainable solution to the problem of depletion of soil nutrients as a result of agriculture, particularly crop production. Biofertilizers and organic fertilizers not only provide nutrients to crops, they also help in restoring soil health and ecological balance. As we (re)discover the power and potential of biofertilizers and organic fertilizers, we need to ensure their quality and accessibility.

This report assesses the state of biofertilizers and organic fertilizers in India. It also suggests ways and means by which their production and use can be promoted